Golf club cart



Dec. 3, 1946. C, F, HARTUNG 2,411,965 y GOLF CLUB CART Filed June 2, 1945 i INVIA/w12 atl-mass iHH/PWN@ Patented Dec. 3, 1946 UNITED STATES '2e-seat @am PATENT OFFICE 8 Claims. 1

My invention relates to vehicular means for conveying golf clubs and accessories in use during the game of golf. More particularly stated, my invention is directed to a cart on wheels that is movable over terrain and is adapted to avoid the necessity of utilizing either a conventional golf bag or a. bearer thereof.

The primary object of my invention resides in providing a cart on wheels which carries golf clubs and all accessories needed for the game of golf.

Another object of my invention resides in providing a cart on wheels which may stand immobile and erect to make conveniently accessible and to support golf clubs and accessories needed for the game of golf.

For the purpose of the present disclosure and to show by way of example the principles involved, I shall describe an embodiment of my invention which combines lightweight and compact structural design with accessibility and convenience in use.

The above and other objects and advantages of my invention will be apparent in the description to follow and in the accompanying drawing.

Fig. 1 is a, perspective View of a preferred form of my invention, showing all features thereof to be described;

Fig. 2 is a vertically sectional view of the vehicle of my invention, taken along the line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a plan view, partly in section, of the upper rack of the vehicle of my invention, taken along the line 3-3 of Fig. 2; and

Fig. 4 is a plan view, partly in section, of the lower rack of the vehicle of my invention, taken along the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

The drawing shows a frame generally designated I comprising at each side a rigid, substantially straight, tubular member I2 and a rigid, bent, tubular member II joined to the member I2 at a. weld designated I3. Each member I2 is secured at its upper end in an upper rack generally designated I5 through a lower plate I6 of the rack; at its lower end each member I2 extends through a lower rack generally designated 30 and including a plate 3I. The plate 3I is joined to the upwardly bent, lower end of the member II by a bolt 34 passing through the member II and the plate 3l. Each member II is secured at its upper end by the weld I3 and at its lower end is aixed to the lower rack 30 in a like manner. The open end of each me'mber I I is closed by a. plug 35.

A rod member 30 aflixed horizontally to the (ci. 28o-51) backs of the members II by means of bolts 3| serves as an axle for two wheels 62 provided with rubber tires 63. The wheels 62 serve as partial support for the cart when it is not in motion.

Referring particularly to Fig. 3, it is seen that the upper rack I5 consists of two plates, the lower plate I6, and an upper plate I1, secured together by means of end plates I8, and a center plate I9 bolted therebetween; Within the space provided therebetween and secured to the center plate I9 by means of bolts 20 is a plurality of clips 2| suitable for the support of golf club necks. The clips 2| are lined with felt strips 22 to protect the finish of the golf clubs.

Referring particularly to Fig. 4, it is seen that the lower rack 30 consists of a single plate 3I aflixed above the upwardly bent lower ends of the members II and secured thereto by the bolts 20 34. Underneath the plate 3| are provided two cylindrical pegs 32 having rubber shoes 33 and serving as frontal supports for the cart when not in motion. Inosculating and secured to the upper face of the plate 3| is a plurality of cylindrical socket receptacles 36 to support golf club handles. Within each socket receptacle 36 is a coaxially aligned diaphragm 3l mounted by means of brackets 38 to provide an air space 39 as shock absorber for the golf clubs in a traverse over rough terrain. In the embodiment herein described thirteen socket receptacles 36 are provided, for nine irons in the front row and four woods in the back row, the words front and back referring, as shown in the drawing, to the direction of forward travel when the cart is in use. It is understood that any number of similar receptacles may be provided with the spirit of my invention.

An upper rod 40 is mounted horizontally in the frame I0 by the insertion of the ends thereof in holes provided therefor in the members I I and not shown. Suspended from the rod 40 is a bag 4I, of pliable material, and having wide gussets and a convenient closure facility, for example, a zipper 42, in order to adequately provide for carrying auxiliary equipment such as golf balls and the like, for the game. The back of the bag 4I is held taut by means of a lower rod 43 mounted in the frame I0 by similar means as the rod 40, and parallel thereto. The weight of the bag at the bottom rests on a platform Il provided and aiilxed to the curved portion of the member II between the lower rack 30 and the axle 60.

Extending through the centers of the racks I5 55 and 30 and thereby forming part of the trame I0 is a stationary tubular section 50, secured at its lower end under the lower rack 30 by a plate and bolts, not shown. The stationary section 50 is secured by means of a pin 52 through superposed insert holes 53 in the stationary section 50 and a detachable tubular section I which is tted at its terminal end with a rubber grip 55. The pin 52 is attached by a chain 54 to the detachable section 5 I, the upper face of which also provides perforations 56 to receive golf tees. This section may be removed when the cart is being conveyed to and from a game, as for example, by automobile.

Afiixed in convenient position to the frame I0 at the welded juncture of the members II and l2 is a case 65 for cigarettes or the like. The case B5, like the other component members of my invention herein disclosed, is fabricated of substantially unbreakable material.

While a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described and disclosed herein, it is to be understood that the invention need not be limited to the embodiment shown and described, but is suspectible of modifications falling within the spirit of the invention and that of the appended claims.

I claim as my invention:

1. A golf club cart, including in combination: a rigid frame supported vertically on wheels mounted on an axle therefor which is afllxed to said frame; racks forming the upper and lower ends of said frame, said upper rack including a plurality of clips suitable for the support of golf club necks, the handle ends of said golf clubs standing in socket receptacles ailxed to said lower rack; a handle bar with detachable section, the stationary section of said handle bar forming part of said frame, and the detachable section thereof providing perforations therein to receive and sustain golf tees; a bag fabricated of pliable material to carry golf balls and other auxiliary equipment for the game, said bag being secured to said frame and rods secured at their ends to said frame and passing through and supporting said bag at the top and bottom thereof, the bottom weight of said bag resting on a platform provided therefor at the bottom of said frame between said lower rack and said axle.

2. A golf club cart, including in combination: a rigid frame fabricated of lightweight tubing for utility purposes, and supported vertically on wheels mounted on an axle therefor which is affixed to said frame; racks forming the upper and lower ends of said frame, said upper rack including a plurality of clips suitable for the support of golf club necks, the handle ends of said golf clubs standing in socket receptacles amxed to said lower rack; a handle bar with detachable section, the stationary section of said handle bar forming part of said frame, and the detachable section thereof providing perforations therein to receive and sustain golf tees; a bag fabricated of pliable material to carry golf balls and other auxiliary equipment for the game, said bag being secured to said frame; and rods secured at their ends to said frame and passing through and supporting said bag at the top and bottom thereof, the bottom weight of said bag resting on a platform provided therefor at the bottom of said frame between said lower rack and said axle.

3. A golf club cart, including in combination: -a rigid frame supported vertically on wheels mounted on an axle therefor which is aixed to said frame; racks forming the upper and lower ends of said frame, said upper rack consisting of two plates secured together by means of end plates and a center plate bolted therebetween for separation thereof, and including a plurality of clips suitable for the support of golf club necks, the handle ends of said golf clubs standing in socket receptacles aixed to said lower rack; a handle bar with detachable section, the stationary section of said handle bar forming part of said frame, and the detachable section thereof providing perforations therein to receive and sustain golf tees; a bag fabricated of pliable material to carry golf balls and other auxiliary equipment for the game, said bag being secured to said frame; and rods secured at their ends to said frame and passing through and supporting said bag at the top and bottom thereof, the bottom weight of said bag resting on a platform provided therefor at the bottom of said frame between said lower rack and said axle.

4. A golf club cart, including in combination: a rigid frame supported vertically on wheels mounted on an axle therefor which is afxed to said frame; racks forming the upper and lower ends of said frame, said upper rack including a plurality of clips suitable for the support of golf club necks, the handle ends of said golf clubs standing in socket receptacles aiiixed to said lower rack consisting of a single plate; a handle bar with detachable section, the stationary section of said handle bar forming part of said frame, and the detachable section thereof providing perforations therein to receive and sustain golf tees; a bag fabricated of pliable material to carry golf balls and other auxiliary equipment for the game, said bag being secured to said frame; and rods secured at their ends to said frame and passing through and supporting said bag at the top and bottom thereof, the bottom weight of said bag resting on a platform provided therefor at the bottom of said frame between said lower rack and said axle.

5. A golf club cart, including in combination: a rigid frame supported vertically on wheels mounted on an axle therefor which is affixed to said frame; racks forming the upper and lower ends of said frame, said upper rack including a plurality of clips suitable for the support of golf club necks, the handle ends of said golf clubs standing in socket receptacles, each consisting of a hollow cylinder directly secured to said lower rack and having a coaxially aligned diaphragm mounted therein by means of a bracket, the top face of which has a circular, central opening, providing therewith as a shock absorber an air space between said diaphragm and the portion of said lower rack serving as the bottom of each of said socket receptacles; a handle bar with detachable section, the stationary section of said handle bar forming part of said frame, and the detachable section thereof providing perforations therein to receive and sustain golf tees; a bag' fabricated of pliable material to carry golf balls and other auxiliary equipment for the game, said bag being secured to said frame; and rods secured at their ends to said frame and passing through and supporting said bag at the top and bottom thereof, the bottom weight of said bag resting on a platform provided therefor at the bottom of said frame between said lower rack and said axle.

6. A golf club cart, including in combination: a rigid frame supported vertically on wheels mounted on an axle therefor which is aflixed to said frame; racks forming the upper and lower ends of said frame, said upper rack including a Search @am plurality of clips suitable for the support of golf club necks, the handle ends of said golf clubs standing in socket receptacles ailxed to said lower rack; a handle bar with detachable section, the stationary section of said handle bar being secured at its lower end to said lower rack at right angles thereto, said bar extending upward through said upper rack and curving rearward therefrom assuming a horizontal position, the detachable section of said handle bar being affixed to said stationary section by means of a removable pin which enters a superposed portion of the two sections and is chained thereto, said detachable section providing perforations therein to receive and sustain golf tees; a bag fabricated of pliable material to carry golf balls and other auxiliary equipment for the game, said bag being secured to said frame; and rods secured at their ends to said frame and passing through and supporting said bag at the top and bottom thereof, the bottom weight of said bag resting on a platform provided therefor at the bottom of said frame between said lower rack and said axle.

7. A golf club cart, including in combination: a rigid frame supported vertically on wheels mounted on an axle therefor which is aflixed to said frame; racks forming the upper and lower ends of said frame, said upper rack including a plurality of clips suitable for the support of golf club necks, the handle ends of said golf clubs standing in socket receptacles ailixed to said lower rack; a handle bar with detachable section, the stationary section of said handle bar forming part of said frame, and the detachable section thereof providing perforations therein to receive and sustain golf tees; a bag fabricated of pliable material with adequate side gussets and convenient closure facility, thereby providing a means to carry golf balls and other auxiliary equipment for the game, said bag being secured to said frame; and rods secured at their ends to said frame and passing through and supporting said bag at the top and bottom thereof, the bottom weight of said bag resting on a platform provided therefor at the bottom of said frame between said lower rack and said axle.

8. A golf club cart, including in combination: a rigid frame supported vertically on wheels serving as partial support for said frame when the cart is not in motion, mounted on an axle therefor which is ailxed to said frame; racks forming the upper and lower ends of said frame, said upper rack including a plurality of clips suitable for the support of golf club necks, the handle ends of said golf clubs standing in socket receptacles affixed to said lower rack; blocks ailxed underneath said lower rack, thereby serving as frontal supports when said cart is not in motion; a handle bar with detachable section, the stationary section of said handle bar forming part of said frame, and the detachable section thereof providing perforations therein to receive and sustain golf tees; a bag of pliable material to carry golf balls and other auxiliary equipment for the game, Isaid bag being secured to said frame; and rods secured at their ends to said frame and passing through and supporting said bag at the top and bottom thereof, the bottom weight of said bag resting on a platform provided therefor at the bottom of said frame between said lower rack and said axle.

CHARLES F. HARTUNG. 

